HEBRON, May 16: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) on Saturday commemorated the 75th Naga Plebiscite Day at Hebron, with the organisation’s Chairman delivering a strong message reaffirming the Naga political movement, sovereignty aspiration and unity among Nagas.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the historic 1951 Naga Plebiscite, the NSCN Chairman extended greetings to Naga people across regions and described the plebiscite as one of the “most defining milestones” in the Naga national movement. He stated that the plebiscite, organised by the Naga National Council (NNC) under the leadership of A.Z. Phizo, recorded “99.9 per cent” support from Nagas in favour of remaining an independent and sovereign nation separate from the Indian Union.
The speech recalled that the movement for Naga self-determination predated India’s independence and referenced the August 14, 1947 declaration of Naga independence as well as the 1929 Naga Memorandum submitted to the Simon Commission. According to the Chairman, these political developments laid the foundation for the future of Nagalim and reflected the aspirations of the Naga people.
Paying tribute to pioneer leaders, cadres and civilians who lost their lives during the movement, the Chairman said the sacrifices of Naga martyrs should never be forgotten. He urged the people to remain steadfast in defending what he described as the “God-given history and political identity” of the Nagas.
The NSCN Chairman further claimed that Nagalim was “never part of India or Myanmar by conquest or consent” and alleged that the Naga people have endured decades of “oppressive policies and artificial boundaries.”
In one of the strongest portions of the address, the Chairman accused Indian security forces of colluding with “Kuki narco-terrorists” and alleged that Naga defensive bunkers were being dismantled while Naga villages were coming under attack. He referred to recent violence affecting Tangkhul Naga villages including Namlee, Wanglee and Choro, alleging that Myanmar-based Kuki militants were involved in the attacks.
The speech also accused the Government of India of violating ceasefire ground rules and criticised what it described as the failure to fully implement the historic Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015. The Chairman alleged that the agreement, which recognised Naga uniqueness, had stalled without meaningful progress toward a final political settlement.
Reaffirming the NSCN’s political position, the Chairman said the Naga sovereignty movement remained “invincible” and warned Nagas against accepting proposals that compromise their political rights in exchange for economic packages.
Calling for reconciliation and unity among Nagas, the Chairman urged the people to overcome divisions and work together for peace and collective strength. He particularly appealed to the Naga youth to carry forward the spirit and legacy of the 1951 plebiscite amid contemporary political and social challenges.
The speech concluded with a call to continue protecting Naga land, identity and rights “without fear,” ending with the slogan “Kuknalim
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